Fox Soccer Channel today announced a significant reformatting to its weekly programming schedule, designed to offer viewers increased Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Serie A coverage midweek. Debuting today, the new schedule features a three-hour block of Premier League programming in primetime starting at 7 p.m. ET, culminating with a “Game of the Week” from England every Friday at 8 p.m. ET. The Best from Europe, Monday – Friday beginning at 7 p.m. ET: Fox Soccer Channel kicks-off its
Northampton Town U-11 youngster Michael Gyasi has signed for Premier League giants Chelsea for an undisclosed fee that will rise considerably subject to various targets being met. Striker Gyasi, who lives in Northampton, was part of the Cobblers Centre of Excellence for the last three years, and Head of the Centre Trevor Gould was delighted to see the youngster get his move. “Not only is this is a superb opportunity for Michael but it reinforces the quality of player we are bringing
David Holdsworth has moved swiftly to replace injured goalkeeper Alan Marriott by the loan signing of Mihkel Aksalu from Sheffield United. The 26-year-old Estonian international, who has signed a two month loan deal, joined the Championship club midway through last season and has made two appearances for the Blades’ reserve team. Manager David Holdsworth told the club’s official website www.mansfieldtown.net: “It was a real blow to lose Alan Marriott but I have had to move quickly to seek a replacement. I am delighted to sign an
Having rescued a draw in a 3-3 thriller at Newport County on Tuesday, Eastbourne Borough will have to make a similar journey west on Saturday afternoon to meet Blue Square Bet Premier newcomers Bath City. Borough’s part-time squad clocked up 394 miles – plus, for many, time off work – getting to south Wales and back in midweek and on Saturday they will travel another 350 miles as they take on Adie Britton’s Romans. Garry Wilson’s side have not beaten Bath in their four
The Goalie: My Story is a special title. Goram will always be remembered as a character on and off the field, but he is also unquestionably the best keeper to ever come out of Scotland. That isn’t just my opinion, but that of Sir Alex Ferguson, who wrote the afterword for the book. Walter Smith of Rangers fame contributed the foreword and spoke of Goram’s desire and emotions and of his favorite moments of “The Goalie”. The style reminds me of
Rushden & Diamonds are the latest former Football League side to visit Priory Lane as they take on Eastbourne Borough in the Blue Square Bet Premier on Wednesday night (September 29). In spite of a respectable performance, Borough suffered a 4-0 reverse at Mansfield on Saturday – but they are developing a reputation for taking the pain of heavy defeats out on their next opponents. After they lost 4-2 at Tamworth on opening day, Garry Wilson’s side spanked Hayes & Yeading 5-0
Man City winger Shaun Wright Phillips with current Man City academy youth players The Premier League football club Manchester City (MCFC), is offering children around the world the chance to win a dream footballing lifestyle in association with their online coaching school at http://www.cityecademy.com. Aspiring footballers will need to register and create a profile at cityecademy.com in order to demonstrate that they have the skills that MCFC is looking for to earn the life of a professional footballer. Cityecademy allows players
The recent slump endured by the Columbus Crew has critics talking about the need for a pure goal scorer to play alongside the ever youthful Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Eyes have turned back to one of the most prolific scorers in Crew history: Stern John. John, 33, is currently recovering from knee surgery, but is eyeing a comeback with Columbus. He has been going through rehabilitation and training with the Crew with the idea of officially joining the MLS side this winter.
Fresh from their 5-0 demolition of Altrincham on Saturday, Eastbourne Borough make the journey to Gloucestershire on Tuesday night (September 21) to take on Forest Green Rovers in their latest Blue Square Bet Premier clash. Borough have not lost to Forest Green in their four previous meetings (three wins and one draw) and will be keen to follow-up the mauling of Alty with another strong display at the New Lawn. Garry Wilson’s side are once again the division’s most lethal attack